Leiden weather in September (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Leiden in September? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Leiden during September is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. September is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Leiden. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in September

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Leiden, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Leiden.

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